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Omnichannel Logistics Solutions Takes the Supply Chain To The Next Level

GlobalTranz

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions. However, AIDC tools are making analytics in the supply chain an affordable reality.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” Amazon said the development center in Helsinki will work alongside Amazon staff at the Amazon Scout R&D lab in Seattle, as well as teams in Tubingen, Germany, and Cambridge.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

Design a Warehouse Network that Gets You Closer to Customers. For example, a package sent 2,000 miles through USPS from Seattle to Tulsa would be Zone 8. SMBs should evaluate their fulfillment network, with the goal of identifying optimal warehouse placements across the country based on historical and projected customer demand.

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COVID-19 accelerates four trends and changes within global supply chains

Proxima

As the pandemic began, companies and suppliers were forced to change their playbooks and rely on new methods of innovation, high road networking and asset stabilization to keep their logistics moving forward. Lockdowns have given a new edge to e-commerce as returns for online purchases tend to be three-fold compared to in-store purchases.

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Part 2: Delighting Customers with Superior Retail Operations (Video)

FLEXE

At this year’s Seattle Startup Week, our CEO and co-founder, Karl Siebrecht, was joined on a panel with BevyUp’s co-founder and CEO, Mauricio Cuevas, and FitCode’s co-founder and CEO, Rian Buckley. Walmart is doing a lot of really innovative things. They’re coming in and trying to innovate online.

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Rapidly Rising Minimum Wages Will Significantly Increase Your Warehouse and 3PL Costs: Effective Strategies to Combat Their Impact on Your Bottom Line

GlobalTranz

Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland and Chicago have already moved to raise their wages and there are proposals for minimum wage increases across the country including in New York City, Washington, D.C. Alternative Solutions : An innovative solution is leveraging our neighbors to the South in Mexico. and Kansas City, MO. .

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Target Acquires Grand Junction and Proves Delivery Matters

FLEXE

73% of shoppers want affordable, fast shipping, and 61% will abandon an online purchase if delivery fees are too high. Seattle-based Nordstrom has spent years cultivating its brand as one shoppers can trust. Retailers that want to hold onto market share, need to find new ways to innovate. Why Is This Acquistion Important?